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Culture

In Japan, Oshidan Let Fans Idolize Their Idols

Do you have an idol you worship? Buy an oshidan and take your worship even further. Learn what oshidan are for and…

Society

Entire Staff Quit At Four Nursing Homes in Japan

After being forced to work for months in horrible conditions, staff at four nursing homes in Japan quit en masse, simultaneously. How…

Women

Japan’s Pioneering Women Doctors: Ogino Ginko and Kusumoto Ine

Who was Japan's first female doctor of Western medicine? Both Ogino Ginko - Japan's first licensed female doctor - and Kusumoto Ine…

LGBTQ

Japanese Lingerie Brand’s Transgender-Inclusive Policy Faces Backlash

Japanese lingerie company Wacoal is experiencing significant backlash after unveiling a new transgender-friendly changing room policy. As a result, the company appears…

Travel

Europe in Japan?! Don’t Miss These Awesome Sightseeing Spots

Wanna see a bit of Europe while in Japan? Here are some don't-miss sights for a great two-in-one vacation.

News

Book Review: Tokyo Swindlers Never Offers a Provocative Payoff

The book Tokyo Swindlers is the basis of a new series from Netflix. Our reviewer says that unless you're a fan of…

Featured

Japan’s Brilliant Fall Foliage: Top Five Viewing Places

Fall is (very slowly) arriving in Japan - and with it comes the changing of the leaves. Here are the best fall…

Business and Economy

Staffless Shops in Japan See Success – and Theft

Japan is renowned for its customer service. However, in the near future, there may be no one serving you at all. Here's…